Surviving and Succeeding in the Gainesville Heat
Stay cool and get ahead with these great opportunities
We’re more than halfway through Summer A, and that means that we’re really starting to feel why they call it “The Swamp.” Luckily, there are a ton of great ways to stay cool and get ahead whether you’re here in Gainesville or taking the summer abroad.
Updates in this edition:
New to Honors? Come to Orientation
Sign up for classes now
SF Foundation Scholarship Fall 2024 Application Deadline: June 15
UF@SF Center: Updated Summer UF Walk-In Advising Schedule
Love Gaming? Get in on the ground floor with SF’s new Game Dev Club
Dance Theatre Of Santa Fe Presents Student-Choreographed “Room To Dance” June 7-8, 2024
Join the Arts for Every Body One Nation/One Project
Celebrate Juneteenth with SF
Civic Engagement and Service: Sign up for Summer Service Trips
The Cade Museum is Seeking Interns
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
UF’s Warrington College of Business Presents: How to Succeed When Your Objective Is Unknown Featuring Ryan Kremser
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic Volunteer Positions Open
Arts in Public Health Panels with NJPAC
Honors Highlights
New to Honors? Come to Orientation
We are so excited to welcome our new Honors Program members, so let’s do it for real! Make the transition to Honors easy and come to one of our upcoming orientation sessions. These sessions are mandatory for new students, but established members are welcome to come ask questions about their progress in the program, learn more about what’s going on, and provide mentorship to those who are just joining us now. In orientations, we talk about being successful in the Honors Program each semester, graduating with Honors, what Honors classes look like, how to register for classes, and anything else you want to.
Sign up for classes now
One of the best perks of joining the Honors Program is that you get to take classes that are fun, challenging, engaging, and interesting. Not only do they push you to challenge yourself and learn something new, but they also help you forge connections with Honors professors and students. Plus, it’s the easiest way to earn Honors Points and keep your status in the program. Not sure what to take? Check out a couple of “highlights” below.
Summer B: Art Appreciation - ARH1000, section BH2
Kick off or continue your Honors journey in just a few weeks, with Art Appreciation. ARH1000 is a fascinating exploration of the visual arts throughout history and across cultures. Discover the stories behind famous masterpieces, learn to analyze different artistic styles, and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the power of art. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, this course will open your eyes to a whole new world of creativity and expression. For more information, reach out to Professor Stepp.
Fall: Calculus I - MAC2311/MAC2311L, Section 0H1
Calculus I (MAC2311) is your gateway to understanding the fundamental principles of calculus, a powerful tool used in fields ranging from engineering to economics. A fantastic fit for Honors students, this course is designed to challenge and support you, whether you're a math whiz or just starting your calculus journey. Professor Mousel will guide you through the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals, with plenty of opportunities for practice and individualized help. By the end of the semester, you'll have a solid foundation in calculus and the confidence to tackle more advanced math courses. Want to learn more? Just email Professor Mousel.
Academic and Scholarship Opportunities
SF Foundation Scholarship Fall 2024 Application Deadline: June 15
Many generous donors contribute financially to several applications available at SF through the SF Foundation. Apply for multiple Foundation scholarships at once by completing the SF Foundation Scholarships Application by June 15, 2024.
UF@SF Center: Updated Summer UF Walk-In Advising Schedule
Are you planning to transfer to the University of Florida? Meet with a UF advisor in your area of study at the UF@SF Center on the SF main campus. Look below for a schedule of when UF advisors will be at SF This summer.
Love Gaming? Get in on the ground floor with SF’s new Game Dev Club
5 Points for Club Membership
Hey, SF students! Are you interested in expanding your creative portfolio? If so, we're calling all programmers, artists, musicians/audio designers, and writers to develop a video game. What visionary idea have you been waiting for and wanting to create? Collaborate as a team and learn industry-level software to create just that! Join the SF Game Dev club to get involved and begin this ultimate creative experience! Whether you’re a seasoned programmer, practiced artist, or you just like video games, get in touch with Jaxson Christie (jaxson.christie@go.sfcollege.edu) to learn more!
Cultural Opportunities
Dance Theatre Of Santa Fe Presents Student-Choreographed “Room To Dance” June 7-8, 2024
5 Honors Points for event attendance
Students in the Dance Theatre of Santa Fe will present the student-choreographed audience favorite “Room to Dance” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, 2024, in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College (SF), 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. A question-and-answer “talkback” between the audience and the student choreographers will follow each performance.
Tickets are $15 for adults; $9 for seniors, students, military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards. Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Hall box office at 352-395-4181 or online from Showpass at: showpass.com/room-to-dance-3.
Join the Arts for Every Body One Nation/One Project
1 Honors Point per Hour of Involvement
How can we build healthier communities, as people, as artists, as friends, as a country? In Arts for Every Body’s “One Nation/One Project,” hundreds of artists working together in 18 cities—including Gainesville—across America are going to find out.
Learn more about the Project and what will be going on in Gainesville on July 27 for the event..
Celebrate Juneteenth with SF
5 Honors Points for event attendance
Join the Santa Fe College Association of Black Faculty and Staff for our annual Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 18th, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Blount Center!
This vibrant event will honor the journey to freedom with:
Delicious food trucks
Arts and crafts vendors
Educational historical tours
Engaging youth activities
Informative booths about SF programs
Live entertainment throughout the day
Don't miss the Gospel Extravaganza at 6:30 p.m., featuring talented community members.
Volunteer Opportunities
Civic Engagement and Service: Sign up for Summer Service Trips
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
CES is offering service experiences around our community on Fridays throughout the summer! These service projects are a great way to experience different volunteer settings and meet students who share an interest in serving our community. Transportation to off-campus sites is provided.
Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
June 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida
July 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Partnership for Strong Families Back to School Drive
July 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
July 26th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You must sign up in advance to participate in these service projects – space is limited! To sign up, email sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu. To participate, you must:
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Education
The Cade Museum is Seeking Interns
30 Honors Points per Semester
The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention strives to provide a workplace that promotes creativity and invention at its core. They are looking for interns that have a passion for creating meaningful experiences for guests and students. Current available opportunities include STEAM education, events, marketing and outreach, administration and finance, and podcasting. If you have any questions, please email info@cademuseum.org.
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
30 Honors points per semester of employment
Business
UF’s Warrington College of Business Presents: How to Succeed When Your Objective Is Unknown Featuring Ryan Kremser
5 Honors Points for Attending Event
As graduation day approaches, many students feel very anxious about their future, especially if they’re unsure about their career path. The good news is that it’s perfectly ok to be uncertain about what you want to do in the long term. This talk will focus on some of things you can do before and after graduation keep yourself moving in the right direction while you figure things out and how you can increase your chances of “falling” into the right career.
ThemeWorks is a fabricator of exhibits, props, sculptures, and scenery for theme parks and museums worldwide. Our client list includes Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, The Smithsonian Institution, and many others. I joined ThemeWorks during its early years in 2001 and have watched it grow into one of the most capable and highly-regarded scenic fabrication firms in the United States. Along the way I’ve been able to participate in many amazing projects, work with some of the most talented people in the industry, and have some truly amazing experiences. Although I attribute most of my career success to sheer luck, there were certain things I did along the way that helped me take advantage of opportunities when they arose. I look forward to chatting with you about working in a creative environment and sharing a few tips on preparing for a successful career even if you’re not sure where you’re headed.
Pre-Health
UF Mobile Outreach Clinic Volunteer Positions Open
1 Honors Point per Volunteer Hour
The UF Mobile Outreach Clinic opened applications to new volunteers on Monday, June 3rd. The UF Mobile Outreach Clinic travels daily to different medically underserved communities in Alachua County. We provide education and free, flexible primary care services including women's health visits, work/school physicals, and specialty referrals. We also hold Ultrasound and Neurology clinics for our patients every month. Often, our patients belong to marginalized and minority populations; MOC seeks volunteers who can provide culturally competent and sensitive care to each unique patient.
Volunteers call and follow up with patients after their clinic visit, addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and providing external community resources. Our Care Coordinators are an extremely valued asset to the clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and take tangible action against health disparities in Alachua County. Additionally, volunteers join the clinical team in their second semester of the Care Coordination Program to assist providers as medical scribes and to complete intake for patients, among other tasks.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website and our Instagram @ufmoc to learn more about our clinic and volunteer program. Please find attached an informational flyer regarding our Fall 2024 application cycle. We will be having a virtual interest event on June 12th at 5:30pm, and an in-person interest event at 4th Ave Food Park on June 17th at 5:30pm. You will be able to meet current volunteers, learn more about our program, and ask any questions you may have regarding our Care Coordination Program.
Care Coordinator applications will be open from June 3rd to June 21st and are available on our website: https://outreach.med.ufl.edu/volunteers/become-a-care-coordinator/
Application Requirements:
· Commit to three consecutive semesters at MOC (while being a student) - Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025
· Resume
· Tentative Fall 2024 Schedule
Arts in Public Health Panels with NJPAC
5 Honors Points per Panel Attended
Join the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for "Creative Pathways: Arts, Health, and Innovation in NJ," a series of FREE virtual panel discussions with artists, activists, and experts during June. These panels will explore innovative, arts-based approaches to pressing health issues like food security, maternal health, and health equity. Register today for the panel discussions!